Featured Columnist IVDecember 21, 2024
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The New York Yankees reportedly have eyes free of charge agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
In keeping with John Denton, Mark Feinsand and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, “the Yankees’ curiosity in including veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is quickly rising,” particularly after free agent possibility Christian Walker as an alternative signed with the Houston Astros.
Because the MLB.com report added, Goldschmidt’s “potential presence in New York might have a robust affect on former teammate Nolan Arenado waiving his no-trade clause and agreeing to play for the Yankees if New York pursues a commerce with St. Louis for the 10-time Gold Glove winner. The Yankees approached the Cardinals earlier this offseason a few deal for Arenado, sources stated, however they have been rebuffed as a result of St. Louis had no real interest in taking over the contract of veteran right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman.”
That will be a pleasant mixture of additives for the Yankees after the group misplaced Juan Soto in free company to the New York Mets this winter.
Goldschmidt, 37, hit .245 with 22 homers, 65 RBI and a .716 OPS in 2024. The seven-time All-Star and former NL MVP is not one of many prime hitters in baseball, however he would offer a minor improve at first base for the Bronx Bombers.
Jon Heyman @JonHeyman
Paul Goldschmidt anticipated to decide on a group quickly. Yankees have an interest. Different potential matches embody AZ SF SEA and NYM. Pluses: Stable 2nd half of 2024 after uncharacteristic begin, glorious general résumé, nice in clubhouse, very quick time period.
Bob Nightengale @BNightengale
Whereas the Yankees nonetheless are displaying robust curiosity in 1B Paul Goldschmidt, there’s loads of competitors:
The Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals and New York Mets are all engaged in talks with Goldschmidt, too.
Stephen Meyer @StephenMeyerRDC
Goldschmidt simply feels quite a bit just like the previous #Yankees strikes for Lance Berkman, Kevin Youkilis, Beltran, Ichiro, and many others.
Positive, typically you catch a short second in time of the previous famous person, however age at all times wins. This isn’t the transfer.
Ditto for Arenado at third base, which in flip would enable the group to transition Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base. The 33-year-old Arenado hit .272 with 16 homers, 71 RBI and a .719 OPS in 2024, arguably his worst season since his rookie marketing campaign again in 2013.
If the Yankees responded to the lack of Soto by including Goldschmidt and Arenado to their trio of big-name additions already this winter—Max Fried, Cody Bellinger and Devin Williams—it will be a strong offseason.
The MLB.com report famous that Goldschmidt’s want to signal a multi-year deal has confirmed to be a “sticking level” in negotiations, nevertheless, which might finally hinder their shot at Arenado as properly.
